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Anita Gupta, DO, Anesthesiology, San Diego, CA

AnitaGuptaDOMPP, PharmD, GMP FASA | Anesthesiologist(She/Her)

Anesthesiology San Diego, CA

Pain Medicine, Perioperative Care, Regional Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology

Anesthesiologist, Pain, Health Policy, Innovation

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  • Office

    University of California San Diego Health
    Anesthesiology, Pain
    San Diego, CA 92103

Summary

  • Anita Gupta, DO, MPP, PharmD, FASA, is a visionary leader in healthcare, policy, economics, innovation, with a distinguished career spanning clinical practice, academia, and global health, advocacy. She is recognized for her breakthrough contributions to pain innovation, health policy, and healthcare. A former Chief Surgeon in New York City, Dr. Gupta has earned numerous accolades, including being named one of Fierce Healthcare's Top 10 Women of Influence and recognized as one of the Top 100 Inspiring Leaders in biotech for her leadership in advancing breakthrough health innovation.

    As a World Economic Forum Medical Expert on the Future of Health, Dr. Gupta shapes global health strategies and innovations. She is also a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice and served as a expert member of the National Academies of Science and FDA. Her pioneering work includes publishing one of the top 50 most-cited commentaries on pain management, underscoring her thought leadership in the field. Dr. Gupta holds dual doctorates in medicine (DO) and pharmacy (PharmD), a Master of Public Policy (MPP), and business management (GMP) from Harvard Business School. She completed her anesthesiology residency at Georgetown University and a pain fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Gupta's groundbreaking work in opioid overdose prevention includes being the first women physician anesthesiologist appointed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) to expand naloxone access at the U.S. FDA and serving as the first women to co-chair of the ASA Committee on Prescription Opioid Abuse. Her chief executive leadership extends to her role as a Goldman Sachs 10K Business Scholar and her exemplary service as Board of Governor of the Asian Alumni Association at Princeton University, Board Director of Healthy Women, California Council of Economic Education, California Society of Anesthesiologists, Vytal Ai, Amorsa Therapeutics, and General Partner of Erez Capital.
  • Anita Gupta, DO, MPP, PharmD, FASA | Medical Expert

    Anita Gupta, DO, MPP, PharmD, FASA, Medical Expert

    Anita Gupta, World Economic Forum

    Dr. Anita Gupta is a globally recognized physician-pharmacist, World Economic Forum Member Expert, Top 10 Women of Influence-Fierce Healthcare®, Princeton-Harva

    Dr. Anita Gupta | Twitter | Linktree

    Physician-Pharmacist, Author of 50 Studies Every Anesthesiologist Should Know

    The 4 Key Signs Your Pain Could Actually Be Fibromyalgia

    Dr. Anita Gupta, Anesthesiologist, and Faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine | Dr. Anita Gupta Discusses on HealthiNation

    When Seconds Count®: Kathleen Callahan

    When Seconds Count story of Kathleen Callahan, a patient who worked with her physician anesthesiologist, Anita Gupta, D.O., Pharm.D., after still suffering w...

    Dr. Anita Gupta on How to Pain-Proof Your Life

    Dr. Anita Gupta on How to Pain-Proof Your Life. Medications for mild, moderate and severe pain.Subscribe to Dr. Anita Gupta's Channel: htt...

    Dr. Anita Gupta on Pain Proofing your Life: Treating Pain During

    Dr. Anita Gupta on Pain Proofing your Life: Treating Pain During a National Emergency. Subscribe to Dr. Anita Gupta's Channel: https://www.youtu...

Education & Training

  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business School Open Innovation, Business , 2023 - 2023
  • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
    Rowan University School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2003
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Pain, Anesthesiology
  • Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Ernest Mario School of PharmacyPharmD
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Anesthesiology
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyDO, Medicine, Alumni Leadership Award
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityMPP, Health and Health Policy (HHP)
  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business SchoolGeneral Management Program (GMP), Management, Strategy

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State License 2005 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 2023 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2019 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 1999 - 2025
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
  • American Society of AnesthesiologistsFaculty of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Women of Year Award Finalist San Diego Business Journal, 2024
  • Leadership in Health Equity Finalist Fierce Healthcare, 2024
  • Person of the Year, City of New York City of New York, 2023
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Forbes: Five Ways AI is Advancing the Future of HealthNovember 2023
  • How Dr. Anita Gupta Uses the Wisdom of Powerful Women to Guide Her Journey in MedicineNovember 2023
  • Silent Epidemic: Unmasking the Rise of U.S. Maternal MortalityOctober 2023
  • Xylazine: A Potent Contributor to the Opioid Crisis in AmericaOctober 2023
  • Future of Health: Transforming Telehealth for Patient Centric Pain TreatmentOctober 2022
  • 50 Studies Every Anesthesiologist Should KnowDecember 2018
  • Pharmacology in Anesthesia PracticeMarch 2013
  • Interventional Pain MedicineMarch 2012
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Press Mentions

  • Women of Year Award
    Women of Year AwardDecember 11th, 2024
  • Three Breakthrough Strategies To Revolutionize Pain Relief And Wellness
    Three Breakthrough Strategies To Revolutionize Pain Relief And WellnessNovember 6th, 2024
  • Community-engaged intervention reduces polysubstance overdose deaths by 37%
    Community-engaged intervention reduces polysubstance overdose deaths by 37%October 29th, 2024
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Committees

  • Pain Committee, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Analgesic and Anesthetic Committee, US Food and Drug Administration
  • Pharmacy and Manufacturing Committee, US Food and Drug Administration
  • Scientific Advisory Committee, US Department of Defense
  • Board Director, California Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Scientific Technical Advisor, National Quality Forum
  • Global Forum of Innovation, National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine
  • Advisory Committee, National Academies of Practice
  • Board Member, New Jersey Society of Anesthesiologists

Research History

  • Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?authuser=2&hl=en&user=fshxbyIAAAAJ
  • Scopushttps://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?a
  • Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anita-Gupta-19

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Spanish, Urdu